ahh, my life

[mattblakk]

The only development that is noteworthy today is that my car {sniff}, my beloved little station wagon did not pass smog. It will never pass smog because it would cost more than the car is worth to fix it and I have zero car budget. Sucks because it has really good tires on it, is in relatively decent shape mechanically and I just can't stand the fact that the car runs fine but I don't get to use it anymore.

I have procured the paperwork that I need to turn it in to the state. I didn't fill it out tonight. I will fill it out tomorrow. Then I will have to clean out the car, and wait for them to come and take it away. One of my neighbors also had a 98 Ford and told me this was likely to happen. She gave me the paperwork for the program. They take my car, and since I'm very low income, they give me $1000.

Good bye little 1998 Ford Escort Wagon. You are the most expensive thing I have ever owned in my life. I will miss you. I will miss having my "Blue Car" as Blakey calls it.

Soon I will be the owner of a $500 car seat but will have no car to put it in.

Ahh, my life. I couldn't make this up if I tried.

Comments

[wearbear.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about losing your wheels.
I know how you feel, living a life that reads like fiction ain't a trip;)

[gen9.livejournal.com]

Did the smog check guys tell you why it didn't pass? Did they claim your catalytic converter needed to be replaced? If they did, then you should consider seeing my mechanic, Carlos. I was told the same thing and wasn't going to bother fixing the car for the same reason as you, the car isn't worth that much, when I was told to take it to Carlos. He said it's almost never the catalytic converter and played around with the timing of my car and bingo, he go it passed the smog test, and only charged me about $80.

I did also have all of my oil filters changed and ran whatever that gas additive is through my engine prior to taking the smog test.

[moonlitglow.livejournal.com]

I agree, try again! You can get those treatments at auto part stores for a couple dollars or so. Our '84 Ford didn't pass this last time because the locking gas cap was on, then my husband put the regular one back on, and it passed fine.

[mattblakk.livejournal.com]

Well I have the print out that claims my car is a "gross polluter". Not sure if that makes a difference. They didn't say it was just the catalytic converter, but that I had to go to a special "gros polluter" service station or something.

Would Carlos be able to answer my questions?

[gen9.livejournal.com]

My car is a gross polluter as well, 1986 Volvo, all old cars are considered gross polluters.

I think Carlos will be able to help, 415-567-8420, he's on McAllister, block or 2 from Masonic.

[thingie.livejournal.com]

Wait, you're going to be able to keep your car until you get E's, right?

[mattblakk.livejournal.com]

Have to turn my car in by the end of this month. Eliana's leaving for Jerusalem at the end of June. We will see if she really meant it if I can borrow her car. She's waffling about going, and really, it's a rather large thing to do for someone, so we'll see.

[gusmacroy.livejournal.com]

Ugh. There must be some way around this.

I still want to send you some $$$, but it may have to wait til the end of the month.

[treeboy77.livejournal.com]

it may sounds trite, but i'm sorry.
big hugs brother,
-Sean

i adore you...

[likenonedaresto.livejournal.com]

you are a fucking soldier to the core, you're so hardcore in fact, it makes me feel very proud to be your friend. even one that never calls and doesn't write and you never see. speaking of, wanna hang out... i could find you a cheap car that'd pass smog or we could just have coffee or something. anything you say, before you move to davis. of course.

i love you matt.

Re: i adore you...

[mattblakk.livejournal.com]

Coffee sounds great. When?

Re: i adore you...

[likenonedaresto.livejournal.com]

anytime anyplace... call my house... 252 7244, 415 of course.

[mysticamor.livejournal.com]

call MTV's pimp my ride.....;P just kidding. I just heard my brother watching it downstairs right now. Hey you never know....the show is based in Cali. :)

[http://users.livejournal.com/beat_ho_/]

$500 car seat? i found one pair of black Coco Chanel boots with straps that run underneath the sole and back to the top with a fancy buckle, and one pair of Gucci heels. i was counting my e-bay coins when my friend noticed that each shoe, on both pairs, is for the left foot.